KUBANG PASU: A fire broke out at a Tahfiz school in Jitra today, damaging the student dormitory and teacher's lounge.
Jitra Fire and Rescue Station chief Mohd Bustan Karudin confirmed that no students or teachers were harmed during the incident.
He said fire engines and firefighters were rushed to the scene following distress calls at 2.44pm.
"Upon arrival at the scene, it was revealed that the fire had affected the Maahad Abdullah Al-Arifin school, damaging the dormitory and teachers lounge.
"The fire resulted in nearly 70 per cent of the building being destroyed."
Bustan said that the fire was contained by 3.05pm.
"Operations are still underway, and updates regarding the incident will be provided periodically."